Falkland Islands

Argentina declare July 15 national day to mark World Cup win over England

Following the final whistle, several Argentina players celebrated with a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine").
6 August 2026

Argentine club unveil jersey bearing 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' slogan amid FIFA inquiry

The commemorative shirt features the slogan prominently on the front, reaffirming Argentina's long-standing claim over the Falkland Islands, which the country refers to as the Islas Malvinas.
4 August 2026

The beautiful game, the familiar political echoes

Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in a tense semifinal, but the post-match celebrations quickly extended beyond football as several players displayed a banner reaffirming the country's claim over the Falkland Islands.
16 July 2026